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PALLADIUM NANOWIRES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION
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A one-dimensional palladium nanowire is provided. The nanowire includes a plurality of dipalladium complexes bonded to one another in a linear arrangement. In preparing the palladium nanowires, dipalladium complexes may be subject to an oxidizing treatment with an oxidizing agent in the presence of a solvent. From the step of oxidizing, bonds are formed between dipalladium complexes, resulting in the formation of a one-dimensional palladium nanowire. Depending on the process of preparing the palladium nanowire and components of the palladium nanowire itself, the nanowire may be tuned to exhibit varying levels of conductivity. In some cases, palladium nanowires are prepared based on metal (e.g., platinum). Various polymers may be attached to palladium nanowires, providing for enhanced solubility and stability.
